Nothing is more heartbreaking than a sick child. And nothing is more satisfying than being able to help do something about it. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation carries on the legacy of Alexandra Scott, who passed away in 2004 at the far too young age of 8, having spent most of her life not only battling…
It started with a Chateauneuf du Pape, Clos De L’Oratoire Des Papes 2006 to be exact, that was paired with… “My Funny Valentine.” How did this happen? How did your very own Santa Clarita wine writer end up jotting down notes onto her iPhone about something other than wine? Why so unprepared? It wasn’t a…
Circle of Hope has been helping cancer patients since 2004. Initially providing support to breast cancer patients, the organization now helps sufferers of a variety of cancers, including not only breast cancer, but also colon, cervical, ovarian, prostate, testicular and uterine cancer. Of especial interest to Eve Wine 101ers is the spectacular Vine 2 Wine…
Most guests at the second annual TPC/West Ranch Art & Wine Gala, held this past Saturday night, had never been greeted with mellow jazz, Dampierre champagne and a Sancerre, appetizers and this on the opening page of any evening’s program: More than 80 years ago, my great uncle, Walt Disney, realized the need to support…
(Washington, DC)—The new wine shipping law inserted into the recently approved Massachusetts budget continues to endorse a ban on the shipment of hundreds thousands of wines into the state. This fact that has gone unmentioned in coverage of the issue and in the bill itself, despite the American Wine Consumer Coalition, its members and others…
Yes, once again we are attending Vine 2 Wine in support of local non-profit cancer-fighter Circle of Hope. Last week we ran an article about the new Barley to Brew and today we have an updated wine list of what you peeps will be tasting. Along with that, don’t forget that there will be food,…
Join me (yes, Eve) in attending THE wine and spirits event of the summer in L.A. Bottlenotes is bringing their Around the World in 80 Sips® event to the Petersen Automotive Museum on August 15th. What better way to spend a Friday night than to taste wines from around the world while spending time with true…
The remoteness of Montenegro in South-eastern Europe makes it a challenging destination to deliver superyacht supplies to, however more and more yachts are choosing to cruise there. Montenegro has become a popular base for charter activity in the Adriatic, particularly for superyachts cruising in Dalmatia. Mike Shore, executive director at Berba, a leading wine supplier…
Pineapple Sage Champagne Ingredients 2 tablespoons Pineapple Sage Syrup Champagne 1 fresh sage leaf, garnish Directions Add the syrup to a glass. Fill the glass with Champagne. Add the sage leaf. Serve. Pineapple Sage Syrup http://foodfashionandfun.com Ingredients 2 cups Pineapple Juice 3 fresh sage leaves Directions Heat the juice and sage leaves in a…
It’s a great honor to have a winery owner make an appointment to hand deliver his latest wine to me at my home. Now, lest you begin to think, what a fancy schmancy winery it is let me explain: Rebel Coast Winery is run by, well, rebels in the wine industry, including Kate Sieberlich, and…